Fine & Professional Cellos
We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments
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An American Cello by Gunther Reuter, Chicago 1986.
Featured Instrument Gunther Reuter (b.1934, d.2013) was a master luthier who was particularly known for his fine cellos. He was with the firm of Fritz Reuter & Sons in the Hague which established a shop in Chicago in 1968. Famed cellist, Frank Miller, owned at least two cellos by this esteemed maker. Miller had served as Principal cellist of Chicago Symphony Orchestra as well as playing in the NBC Symphony Orchestra, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Eugen Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski having joined at 18 years of age. This pristine cello possesses superfine workmanship, materials and varnish. Its tone is fit for the greatest concert artists. Reuter’s work is highly praised but not so well known, making this instrument a bargain not to be passed up. Available Now |
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A French Cello by Paul Bisch, 1960
Featured Instrument Paul Bisch (b.1893, d.1967) was, like so many makers of his time, born in the violinmaking city of Mirecourt. He worked as luthier and restorer for many of the most prominent shops of the era such as those of Léon Mougenot, Thibouville Lamy and Caressa & Français. In 1923, he partnered with Christian Olivier in Paris. Sometime after dissolving their more than decade-long partnership, Bisch relocated back to Mirecourt. This instrument has many of the finest attributes of a French instrument. It's a cello with personality and unlike the French trade instruments, it has a large, open and moldable sound with a good amount of depth and power. It has a few well restored cracks to the top (though the post area is free of any cracks) while the back, ribs and scroll are in virtually mint contrition. It features excellent materials worked with a sensitivity to proportion and tonality. It's covered in a supple and translucent varnish. Available Now |
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Bharat Khandekar, England, 1989
Bharat Khandekar
The cello bears the label "Dragonetti Musical Instrument Company, 1989, Made in England, George V, Bharat Khandekar." The cello is modeled on Pedrazzini. Two-piece maple back, and two-piece pine front. Outstanding cello, outstanding sound.
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Johannes Schultz, China
J. Schultz
This semi-professional level cello provides a great deal of color and warmth for any aspiring cellist. This instrument has incredible sound potential without sacrificing excellent tone quality, and responds cleanly to virtuoso playing.
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Joseph Satriani S.E., China
J. Satriani S.E
This Professional level, one-piece back cello has been carefully antiqued by the maker, and appears in rich golds and reds. The special edition Satriani is a powerhouse of sound. With incredible projection and character, this instrument shines with a solo performer. The coupling of warm strings makes this instrument perfect for vibrant solo cellists.
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Anselmo Curlemo, Italy, c. 1950
Anselmo Curlemo
"Born at Turin, 1888. Pupil of Marchetti. Rather faithful representations of a Guadagnini, Pressenda, and Rocca. Refined workmanship adorns the various lineaments." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This cello was made by Anselmo Curletto of Turin, Italy between 1950 and 1960. On the inside of the instrument there is a label of Anselmo Curletto’s teacher Enrico Marchetti, dated 1911. The instrument was constructed by Anselmo Curletto after the style of Enrico Marchetti after his death.
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